Thursday, November 6, 2014

Welcome to today's Guest Designer, Lynn!

Today we welcome Lynn Price of Experiments in Paper as our Guest Designer. Lynn was chosen as the DT winner of the 'Colours of Autumn' challenge and we are so pleased to have her join us here at Frilly and Funkie.

So, now it's time to hear from Lynn.

Hi – this is Lynn here. I am delighted that my initial foray into online challenges gave me this opportunity to stretch my nascent skills even further.

I am a nursing professor at Quinnipiac University in Hamden, Connecticut, with a geriatric practice as a nurse practitioner. These two job responsibilities keep me pretty busy, but I try to give some evenings and most weekends to exploring the world of paper crafting. I am new to all things paper, having come from many years of designing my own quilts. I thought paper would let me complete projects a bit quicker, and so far that is the case – though the “what the heck am I going to do with this” stage seems just as long!

I have spent the past year watching a lot of online tutorials/posts as well as taking on-ground classes, and of course collecting supplies! Now I venture into actually using this stash – and still learning from all of you!

For the "It's All About Wendy" theme I made a two-sided triptych sampler using Wendy's archival inks, stamps and embossing powders, as well as some of her favorite techniques.

I'm sure you'll agree Lynn's project is beautiful and has provided even more inspiration for the current 'It's All About Wendy' challenge.

If you would like to join us as a Guest Designer too all you need to do is join in with the current challenge too.

Welcome Lynn! Congratulations again on being our Funkie Favorite. I'm thrilled to have you as our guest designer this week. Your triptych is delightful - the colors are so beautiful and I love the faux enamelware butterflies as well as your inky background - both wonderful Wendy techniques!

Many thanks to you for your inspiring posts (and the annual Christmas tag event - hope to get there this year!). And not least for providing a ready, reliable and wonderful source of great supplies through the Funkie Junkie Boutique!

Thanks, Nicole! Congratulations on joining the Design Team - I greatly look forward to seeing more of your work. Loved your Luminary for the last challenge - and need to pick your brain on construction. My roof went astray, to say the least :-) !!

Your project is stunning, Lynn!! I was reading your bio and wondering how you find time to craft at all, let alone create something this amazing! I still cant get over that gorgeous butterfly. Thank you so much for joining us as a guest designer this week and inspiring us with your art! Hugs,Nancy

Thank you so much for your kind comments - as a newbie, I certainly fretted over what to do here :-) I think time is probably a challenge for all of us in one way or other! I've come to realize that playing with color and texture is one of my main "food groups" as it were, and look forward to learning more about all the possibilities in this new "paper world" - much of which is inspired by your own incredible work!

Welcome Lynn :) Beautiful Wendi inspired project!!! I am a lover of frilly and colorful bows and butterflies! :) From a retired ICU nurse, I honor and admire all you do for the nursing/geriatric community.

Thank you, Dara Lynn! Glad I have found this new avenue to explore. Here's to everyone who works to keep our communities solid and healthy, from all walks of life. We are all part of the bigger picture keeping us whole!